DeMarre Carroll

Professional basketball player

DeMarre Carroll - Professional basketball player
Born

July 27th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player who played in the NBA primarily as a small forward. Carroll played college basketball at the University of Missouri before being selected in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. Carroll had stints with several teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and Atlanta Hawks. During his time with the Hawks, he was a contributing player on the 2015 team that reached the Eastern Conference Finals. He played a crucial role in the team's success, known for his defensive skills and ability to stretch the floor. Later in his career, he played for the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, continuing to contribute as a veteran presence. He retired from professional basketball after a successful career spanning over a decade.

Reaching the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals with Atlanta Hawks

Averaging over 14 points per game in multiple seasons

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